Canine aggression is a serious issue that requires modification, but prior to looking at what can be done, there are a number of concerns to take into consideration: are you the one triggering the hostility, with your dog simply following your lead? How does your … Read more
There are a few real keys to dog training, whether you are trying to train your dog to come when called, sit, stop barking or any other behavior. Understanding their importance is critical to achieving rapid results that are long lasting and help develop the … Read more
When people start training their dog, it is often to teach them tricks, such as sitting, rolling over, or offering a paw upon request. Other times, the goal of training might be more about curbing undesirable behaviour like constant barking, jumping up on people, or … Read more
Learning how to stop a puppy from jumping up is something you need to get onto straight away. Puppies jumping up is a very natural thing that they do when they are little – to get attention – and in the wild to get fed … Read more
So your older dog has started toileting inside and you don’t understand why? This is quite common, and there is a simple explanation… To be clear, what we are talking about here is a dog that has already been toilet trained and has achieved this … Read more
One of the most common complaints is “my dog doesn’t come when I call”. Training the recall is one of the funniest of all dog-training exercises because we do so much completely wrong! Let me explain. This is what we want to achieve: When we … Read more
There are a few secrets to puppy toilet training although, as with all dog training, most of the emphasis will always rest with you! Here are the facts about puppy toilet training: Just as when a baby needs to go toilet they go, so it … Read more
Understanding how to stop your dog from pulling is something that every dog owner needs to overcome in order to be able to walk there dog in an enjoyable manner. Many dog behavioral problems also stem from the fact that the dog is dragging you … Read more
Separation anxiety is a very stressful behavioral issue that effects a huge percentage of the dog population, possibly as high as 14%. It is one of the most misunderstood issues with people trying to treat it by approaching it from a human point of view … Read more
Seeing your dog confused or frightened can be heartbreaking. Just as we would do with a small child, we want to comfort our dog, letting them know that they are safe and sound. Unfortunately, much of the time we are not reassuring them as much … Read more